Hobart and William Smith Colleges

The sun sets over Stern Hall.

Professor of History Clifton Hood discusses the importance of public spaces with students in his American Urban History class in Eaton Hall on Thursday.

Students practice finding, observing and identifying features on microscopic reproductive structures preserved in and then freed from rocks and sediments during lab with Associate Professor of Geoscience David Kendrick.

Led by Professor of Dance Cadence Whittier, students work on choreography for the upcoming Faculty Dance Concert during their Dance Ensemble class in the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts.

Students in Sustainability, Commodities, and Consumption with Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Robin Lewis visit Organix Green Industries, a vermicomposting facility in Seneca Castle, N.Y., The facility is co-operated by Jacob Fox '16.

Bridget Western '17 examines bones of the human skeletal system in Eaton Hall.

Members of the HWS RockSat-C project pose for a group photo in Napier Hall. The year-long project is designed to detect changes in subatomic particles through a rocket launch that passes through the Earth's atmosphere.

Yoga instructor Jacoby Ballard leads a workshop on stress and health during Associate Professor of Psychology Julie Kingery's Topics in Developmental Psychology class in the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts.

Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions Robert Murphy speaks to students about his experience climbing Mount Everest during Outdoor Education: Theoretical Issues in Outdoor Pursuits with Dean David Mapstone '91. The class will study abroad in Wales this summer.

Students in Professor of Education Jim MaKinster's class Our National Parks course visit the Women's Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls, N.Y., the site of the first Women's Rights Convention in 1848.

Cassidy Carrafiello '19 and Natalia Baum '19 study for midterm exams on the second floor of the Scandling Campus Center.

Newly selected Orientation Coordinators Micaela Carney '18 and Ammenab-Taner Bennerson ’18 pose for a photo on the patio of the Scandling Campus Center. The pair will be responsible for planning the first experiences of the Classes of 2021 in August.

Accompanied by his father Michael Lyon, William “Willz” Lyon '21 receives his acceptance to the HWS Classes of 2021 from Assistant Director of Admissions Luke Latella '14 following an information session on campus.

President Mark D. Gearan addresses the community recipients of the President’s Medals and their families and friends, praising their significant work in the Geneva community and for setting exceptional examples of engaged citizenship for HWS students.

President Mark D. Gearan awards Ann Warner, HWS Academic Coordinator of the Sciences for nearly 40 years, with a President’s Medal in recognition of her good work shepherding generations of HWS students through the science programs, guiding their academic goals.

Cody Rivera '17 presents Trevor Thomas, treasurer of the African American Men's Association, and Richard Thomas, vice president of the African American Men's Association, with the 2017 President's Medal during the award ceremony in the Vandervort Room.

Recipients of the 2017 President's Medal gather for a photo with Mary Herlihy Gearan and President Mark D. Gearan following the award ceremony in the Vandervort Room on Wednesday.

After a spirited game of fetch, Charlie the golden retriever relaxes on the Quad on Tuesday afternoon.

Sponsored by the Salisbury Center for Career, Professional and Experiential Education, Fresh Air Fund manager Michelle Gottlieb speaks with students about employment opportunities at the not-for-profit agency that provides free summer experiences to New York City children from low-income families.

In the Sanford Room, Professor Jessica Hua from Binghamton University discusses the direct and indirect effects of chemicals, such as road salt, when added to an ecosystem as part of the Department of Biology Seminar Series.

Sophia Yergey '18 and Lilian Smith '18 prepare for midterm exams in the Scandling Campus Center on Wednesday.

Yoga Instructor Jacoby Ballard discusses the neurobiology of mindfulness practices and their collective impact on our organizations and communities during Mindfulness and Social Change in the Geneva Room.

Poet Shira Dentz gives a reading of her work in the Hirshson Ballroom on Thursday as part of the Trias Speaker Series.

Sponsored by the Salisbury Center for Career, Professional and Experiential Education,​ Vice President of Corporate Treasury Solutions with HSBC Bank USA Jason Merritt '09 speaks with members of the HWS Finance Society on Thursday. The group prepares students interested in finance for highly competitive Wall Street internships.

Sponsored by HWS Soundshare, students participate in a silent disco in the Bartlett Theatre.

Pianist Nicola Melville performs in Froelich Hall in the Gearan Center for Performing Arts on Wednesday.

Students enjoy the annual HWS Shabbat celebration in the Vandervort Room of the Scandling Campus Center.

Director of the Abbe Center for Jewish Life and Hillel adviser Julianne Miller joins members of the HWS Hillel board for a photo following HWS Shabbat on Friday.

A snowy evening on campus.

In conjunction with the International Women’s Strike, members of the HWS community and the Geneva Women’s Assembly hold banners in English and Spanish over Routes 5 and 20.

HWS Access Services Technician Lisa Gibson and HWS Applied Piano Instructor Troy Slocum perform during the Simply Piano event at the Smith Opera House on Sunday. The event featured a music selection to honor President Mark D. Gearan, who also played in the series.

Assistant Professor of Music Mark Olivieri performs during the Simply Piano event held in honor of President Mark D. Gearan.

Director of the HWS Gospel Choir Patty Blue '77 joins President Mark D. Gearan during the Simply Piano event at the Smith Opera House.

President Mark D. Gearan performs as part of the Simply Piano event at the Smith Opera House.

As part of an update on Geneva 2020, President Mark D. Gearan speaks to a crowd of community members about the collective impact initiative’s efforts to date. Since 2010, the four-year graduation rate has moved from 70.7% to 84.9%.

Barbara DeBolt of Lakeview Health Services and HWS Associate Director of Communications Steven Bodnar receive the Geneva 2020 Community Report from Geneva third-grader Chris during the Geneva 2020 Update breakfast.

Geneva Scholarship Associates recipient Jesse Singleton ’18 talks about his educational experience in the Geneva City Schools and at Hobart and William Smith during the Geneva 2020 Update on Thursday.

Elizabeth McCabe '18 and Lauren St. Peter '18 pose for a photo in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Caitriona Carey '18, Davis Moffly '18, Olivia Romano '18, Brenna Sherman '18 and Kelly Kenlon ‘18 look out over the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland. The photo was taken by Daria Stacey '18.

Mary Maclean '18 and Kaitlyn Standfest '18 pose for a photo with former Hobart College hockey defenseman Bronson Kovacs '15 while abroad in Budapest. Kovacs is currently playing his second season in Hungary and his first season with MAC Budapest.

On Saturday, the Hobart hockey team faced off against Utica College in its third straight ECAC West tournament championship game at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. The Statesmen earned their third straight ECAC West tournament title with a 2-1 OT win.

Members of the Hobart hockey team celebrate after a goal during Hobart's 2-1 overtime win over Utica College on Saturday.

The Hobart ice hockey team hits the ice for a group photo after winning the 2017 ECAC West Championship. The Statesmen will host Endicott in an NCAA tournament game on March 11 at 7 p.m. in The Cooler.

Frank Oplinger '18 makes a kick save during Hobart's 2-1 overtime win over Utica College on Saturday. Oplinger made 34 saves in 75:39 in goal.

Alexandra Bird '17 puts a shot on goal during the Heron's 7-5 win over the State University of New York at Geneseo on Sunday. Bird logged her 100th career goal during the game, becoming the 21st Heron to reach the 100 goal mark.

Ali Burns '18 escapes a defender during William Smith's 7-5 win over the State University of New York at Geneseo on Sunday.

Members of the Hobart club ice hockey team gather for a photo following a 3-2 victory over the University of Buffalo in the Upstate New York Club Hockey League Championship game on Saturday.

HWS Fencing Club members Phil Yoo '19, Kevin Teel '17, James Truley '20, Colin Spencer '19, Nicholas Khan '20 and Merrill Turner '17 gather at the Annual Sean T. Horan Team Invitational hosted by the Rochester Institute of Technology. The HWS saber team took home the gold at the tournament.